Commercially used Espresso machines can be broadly divided into two types: semi-automatic and fully automatic. Automatic machines are also called "super-automatic espresso machines." These machines are fast gaining entry in commercial and domestic use.

In a semi automatic espresso machine, the amount of water used for the preparation of coffee can be determined by the user or machine. In addition, the user must have and dosing the coffee grounds. The user also has the smoke milk with a steam wand.

An espresso coffee machine can provide automatic infusion, wherein the machine defines the amount of water to be used. These machines usually have two settings, shooting single and double.

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Various automatic machines also offer automatic dosing, in which the machine takes the right amount of coffee and discard it after brewing. Coffee is ground, dosed, mixed and discarded automatically a manufacturer that offers automatic grinding. Function derivation in some machines batcher allows ground coffee use and adjustable dosing.

Espresso machines are semi-automatic ones used in homes or small offices or large-scale restaurants. A heat exchanger or the dispenser is used for heating the infusion water. This is one major difference between automatic espresso machines and a good home espresso-making machinery. The boiler is used for steam and is kept at a higher temperature. This also ensures that steam is available at any time.